1) The Beatles- 10/10. No comments required.
2) Steely Dan-10/10. The most sophisticated band in rock music.
3) The Who-10/10. The most dynamic band in rock music.
4) Stevie Wonder (1972-1976)-10/10. The sequence of those five albums is unparalleled in recent musical history.
5) Bruce Springsteen-10/10. One of the greatest songwriters and performers ever.

They're the fucking Beatles. No one will ever surpass let alone equal them. Therefore no one else can ever score a 10.

U2 - 9.5

My favorite band of all time, despite The Beatles being the BEST ever. Still haven't seen a show that comes close to matching U2's live performances. They've made some of the most passionate and breath-taking songs in the history of popular music.

Radiohead - 9.3

They're Radiohead. Dare I say it...almost like a modern day Beatles. They're ever-evolving and constantly surprising. And almost all of their shit is amazing. If it weren't for just a few weak points in their career, they would be nearly perfect.

The Arcade Fire - 8.3

Sincerely one of my all-time favorite bands. Funeral is very dear to my heart. And Neon Bible is destined to become a classic. It's really one of the most solid, engaging, and interesting albums I've heard in a long time. They're still a young band though, and I really can't rate them much higher than this. If we were judging solely on potential, I'd give them a 9.9 or something ridiculous, because I really do see an AMAZING future in these guys. They're my favorite "new" band.

Wilco - 9.2

This was hard to rate, and I probably should give them a slightly lower score, but yeah, it's weird. I only own two of their albums, YHF and Being There, so I really can't judge them on a whole. They are also the "newest" band on this list in reference to when I discovered them (only listening for a couple weeks now). But I must say already that Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is one of the best albums I've ever heard. Easily in my top 10. It's mindblowing...the songs, the lyrics, the production ( ). It's THE sound I've always had in my head as to what my perfect album production would sound like, and the sound I will strive for when I record and produce music in the future.

I am assuming here that my favorite band ever is a 10, and that everyone else is ranked against them; otherwise all of the following would be solid tens.

1. Pink Floyd (10): The ultimate synthesis of rock music with intellect.

2. U2 (9.75): The ultimate synethesis of the agony and the ecstacy of life.

3. Led Zeppelin (9.5): The ultimate synthesis of the sexual and the mystical. This band contains my favorite vocalist, guitarist, and drummer, and, if I were forced to pick a musical utility man, I would would have to go with JPJ.

4. The Who (9.0): Pure energy. In my mind, Townshend is the single greatest song-writer in rock history, and easily one of the most evocative and socially astute lyricists.

5. The Rolling Stones / The Beatles / Peter Gabriel / Oasis / Radiohead / Bruce Springsteen (All 9.0): I simply cannot decide this one; for the time being, I would have to lean towards Radiohead, simply because the combination of OK Computer and Kid A is about as strong as it gets.

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The Beatles - 10 - A band so far ahead of their time and yet so much a part of their time. Made some of the greatest pop songs ever and some of the greatest concept songs too. Can't really ask for much more from a band

U2 - 9 - A constantly evolving band that seem to always create music that i want to hear. Last couple of albums have been patchy but i still think there's life in the old dogs yet. Although not the best, they're still my favourite band

The Smiths - 9.5 - That perfect combination of great musicianship and fabulous lyrics. In Morrissey and Marr, I don't think there's been a better songwriting partnership since Lennon/McCartney.

Kings Of Leon - 8 - Followed up their excellent debut album with an even better one a couple of years ago which i don't think too many bands over the last few years have managed and they look set to progress their sound even further with the new one. A great rock n roll band gets better and better.

Oasis- 8 - Untouchable from 1994 - 1997. Their B-sides collection (The Masterplan) is a fucking great CD and is superior to most of the albums from that year. They've done little of note since though.